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Mississippi Pearl Photography

Mississippi Pearl Photography

Muscatine, IA
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    Great to work with large families and children hating photos! So much fun and captures gorgeous photos!

    Michale did an amazing job as the photographer for our wedding! From the moment we booked with her, she was a huge help during the planning process. I planned my wedding in just 40 days, and she went above and beyond to help me figure out the timeline for the day and set realistic expectations. I would have had a much harder time finalizing my ceremony timeline and details without her help!
    On the day of the wedding, she was everywhere she needed to be, organizing family and friends, capturing all the detail shots we talked about. My husband and I felt so comfortable with her and she matched our energy so we could be our genuine selves throughout our first look and couple photos.
    One of our sons is autistic and usually hates having his photo taken. Michale made him feel so comfortable and even managed to get genuine smiles and only minor complaints. We have a large family and she did a great job getting everyone together efficiently - I love when a photographer takes control of the group and she did that!
    The day goes by way too quickly, I’m so glad that we were sent to Michale and she was available for our wedding day. We have so many beautiful memories she captured for us! I love the eye she has for photos and she helps bring out your personality in her photos.
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    Taylor Sent on 11/19/2024
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    Another photography session with Mississippi Pearl💞

    I absolutely love Michale. She did my senior photos, then went on to do engagement, boudoir, and wedding with her. She is a blast, but also very comforting, organized, & supportive when needed. When stressful times would arise on wedding day, she stepped in to help where she was able. When I was anxious through wedding planning, she was as responsive and explanatory to help me best understand expectations and how to best proceed with my timeline, photography list, or simple perspectives on other weddings she’s been apart of. Her professional expertise was helpful in the planning phase, but even better when it came to photo time during the big day. She was efficient in working off of the list of each photo requested that we finalized 2 weeks before the wedding. I cannot recommend her enough and everyone apart of the photo process would agree. On top of all that, I’ve loved every single photo she’s shared with us, and we’ve only seen a handful of them! Thank you so much Michale with Mississippi Pearl Photo!
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    Michale is always the best!

    Michale traveled to my destination wedding to San Diego! She is a fabulous photographer! I have been hiring her for a long time for various photo needs! She is absolutely incredible and you want her to photograph your wedding!
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    Ellie Sent on 11/03/2023
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    Beautiful wedding photos and lovely to work with!

    Michale was the BEST photographer I could’ve ever imagined! She made me and my husband feel so comfortable, confident, and beautiful on our wedding day. She was our biggest hype woman. Not only are our wedding photos insanely beautiful, she also ensured that I was genuinely having a good time at my wedding and not worrying about small/planning things. She took initiative, made quick decisions when needed, and shielded me from any problems. I could not be more grateful to have had Michale as my photographer!
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    They had me at the eye lash glue

    Not only did they take incredible photos of our wedding day and engagement session. They also went above and beyond when one of my eye lashes started falling off. Michale's husband saved the day with eye lash glue time and time again that day. They understood the importance of having my grandmothers there and made sure they not only got pictures of them, but also let me know when they were leaving so I could say goodbye. These are just a few of the examples of them going above and beyond their call of duty. I loved working with them and would recommend them to anyone and everyone. They made our day extra special and assisted in keeping me calm. Michale was the real MVP of our day.
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    So pleased!

    I have never been one that feels very comfortable in front of a camera, but Michale from Mississippi Pearl Photography made my husband and I feel so at ease during both our engagement session and during our big day!

    My husband and I also have large families (with lots of kids) and had a large wedding party, which we knew didn’t make our wedding easy. We were so pleased that she was able to capture absolutely stunning images that we will always cherish! I cannot speak highly enough of Michale’s professionalism, attitude, and quality of work.
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    Jessica Sent on 03/08/2021
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    You're wrong if you don't choose Mississippi Pearl!

    There just aren’t words to describe how lucky we feel to have found Michale and Mississippi Pearl! I want to shout her praises from any and every rooftop – she was such a blessing to have around on our wedding day! From the first time we met I knew she was going to be the biggest help. Wedding planning (especially throughout a pandemic) was stressful but she helped guide us through every question we threw at her. She was a HUGE hit among my family and friends as well, she catered to everyone and still captured STUNNING photos that we will treasure forever. I had a giant smile on my face going through our photos – she caught every detail while still somehow being so present and focused on us throughout the day! She absolutely did more than I could expect from a photographer – she basically kept us on track the entire day! If you’re hesitating – don’t! Michale is fantastic!!
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    You won't be disappointed!

    The "photographer search" was the longest, hardest decision of all of our wedding planning, mostly because it was the most important to us! It began long ago, and Michale has helped us through so much of planning our wedding. We were more than impressed with our engagement photos, which allowed me to have no worries at all for what would come on our wedding day. I am a teacher and like things planned out, something Michale and I both share. Every question I had, at any time of day, I would message Michale and would receive a response right back. She helped me plan so much more than just photos for the wedding day. She helped outline our entire itinerary (numerous times), listened to my likes/dislikes in choosing locations, drove far distances to prepare herself and become knowledgeable for our big day, and so much more. Her amazing husband was our assistant on our wedding day. He pampered me, got me water when I needed it, held my lipstick, all while Michale made sure my guests were looking sharp in photos and making sure my grandparents were comfortable. Thank you so much Michale (and your crew) for listening to my crazy ideas and helping capture our wedding day perfectly. You are now not just our wedding photographer, but a friend for life! Thank you. ♥️
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    Engagement and Wedding photographer

    This woman is more than just a photographer! Her photos for our engagement session and wedding were absolutely STUNNING and we are so thankful to have those memories. Michale went above and beyond to help us find other quality vendors in the area. She even found a hair stylist within days of our previous one canceling on us. She is extremely knowledgeable in her craft as well as helping brides find other vendors who match their vision.
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    Liz Z. Sent on 10/30/2020
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    Love love love

    We LOVED our photos from Mississippi Pearl
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    Easy breezy!

    Michale was a dream to work with and she made everything so easy! We live in Chicago and planned our wedding remotely, but she did not miss a beat. Anytime I reached out to her during the planning process with thoughts or questions, she was so quick to respond with helpful advice and tips. The day of our wedding, she was more than just a photographer. In addition to capturing the most beautiful moments of the day, she helped us keep all of our family and friends coordinated so that we could truly enjoy the day, yet it continued moving forward so we could get all of the shots on our wish list. I loved working with Michale and would highly recommend to any soon-to-be-bride.
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    Alyssa Sent on 06/10/2019
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    Amazing!

    Mississippi Pearl Photography did an AMAZING job with our engagement session and wedding day. We could not have asked for more. Michale is absolutely wonderful to work with. We had to reschedule our engagement session twice due to weather and she was so flexible. She made sure to have our pictures back to us quickly so we were able to use them for our save the dates which she also designed! They turned out beautifully and we received numerous compliments. Michale and her assistant/sister made our wedding day so special. They are fantastic to work with. She helped create a time line which made organizing our day so easy. She made myself and my fiancé (who doesn't love being in front of the camera) feel so comfortable. I never doubted for a second that our pictures would be less than amazing. She truly is the best and we are so thankful for her work!
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    Wonderful experience, more than just a photographer-handling small details, making sure everyone was on track, to even getting us a cocktail at our reception. Highly recommended! LOVE!
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    From when I first saw Michale’s work at a Wedding Planning Event, I knew I wanted to hire her. And then we began to discuss what she emphasized in her work, and what I wanted to take away from my wedding. If you are looking for a photographer that puts you first, look no further! Before I signed anything, Michale and I got coffee to ensure that what she offered was what I wanted. She took the time so I could be comfortable that the price I was paying was well worth her service. (Spoiler Alert: The price is TOTALLY worth it!) She put us at ease before, during, and after the wedding. She coached us patiently on how to get great photos, but she also captured the moment with such perfect candids! She promised to be our buffer if need be, and she truly took care of us. Michale played an instrumental role in making our dream wedding come true, and she documented it beautifully! If I were you, I would call Michale right now and make sure she’s free for your Wedding Date. You won’t regret it!
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    Michale is just amazing...that's really all there is to it. She truly cares and makes you feel amazingly special on your big day. My husband and I couldn't have been happier with her service, professionalism, value and friendship. Not only does she take breathtaking photos, she helps manage all the little details that you don't think of. She's just the best and was so important to us on our big day and even after!
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    We were so excited to have Michale as our wedding photographer! I knew when I saw her portfolio that we would love the work she did for us and she did not disappoint!! Everything turned out amazing. She’s easy going but professional. Everyone from the bridal party to the guests were talking about how great of a job she was doing during the day! I would always recommend Michale and Mississippi Pearl Photography!
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    Michale at Mississippi Pearl Photography was just awesome to work with for our wedding. She is personable and makes the time taking pictures fun. Michale was very responsive to our emails and concerns. She listened to what we wanted and was even comfortable with us leaning on her for the best weddding pictures. We couldn’t be more happy with how our pictures turned out and we would definitely recommend Mississippi Pearl to our friends and family!
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    If you don’t choose Mississippi Pearl Photography, you are choosing wrong! I don’t even know where to begin when talking about Michale because there is so much that’s makes her so awesome. She was absolutely amazing on our wedding day keeping me sane, while also capturing the most beautiful pictures. Her passion shows through her work and she has an eye to capture the perfect little moments. She made the day a complete breeze for us going above and beyond helping anyone she could. I highly recommend using Mississippi Pearl Photography for your wedding day. She truly made such a difference and I would have been lost without her!
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    Michale is amazing!! From our first meet up to get to know each other, to months after the wedding. We keep in touch. It is important to her that you meet prior to signing with her, to make sure she understands your vision and can make it happen, but ALSO to make sure your personalities will mesh. This person will be with you nearly the entire day, and it is very important that you get along and see the same thing. She will also act as a day of planner without even realizing it. She keeps things moving through the day, on the schedule you discuss prior to the wedding. She genuinely cares that what you want, is something she can provide. Not to mention, she was available for any and all questions prior to the wedding, even down to little details that I valued her opinion on. I received rights to over 1000 pictures, about 2 months after the wedding. This is a very reasonable timeframe. Look no further, she is amazing and you will be so happy with the photos you receive in the end! I still catch myself looking at them on a regular basis and I am sure this will happen for the rest of time. I can't express the importance in having an amazing photographer, it is an investment. She is the best investment you can make on your wedding day, and it is one you get to appreciate for the rest of your life.
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    Abby Sent on 07/15/2016
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    Mississippi Pearl Photography is absolutely AMAZING! Michale did a wonderful job capturing mine and my husband's style for our wedding pictures. She was on top of things all day! I don't know what I would have done without her! From making sure my hair was perfect in every picture.. To making sure my mom ate a plate of food.. To communicating with the DJ.. She did it all! Highly recommend Mississippi Pearl Photography!!!
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    Kristina Sent on 07/14/2016
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    Michale is simply amazing!!! She came so prepared and really cared about capturing our big day. She got to know our personalities and built the day around that. She was flexible when needed but not afraid to tell people what to do so she could get the best shots she needed. We highly highly suggest her :)
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    I loved getting my senior/graduation pictures through Michale. She has such a wonderful personality and really commits to making the pictures your own. I had a great time on set and I would definitely do it again if I could!
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    There are no words to describe how gorgeous are pictures turned out! Michale is truly one in a million and I can't believe there are people like her in the world that can capture moments like this so beautifully. Laid back and easy going was definitely what we needed in a photographer. The price for the pictures are so reasonable and I love the idea I can keep them on iCloud for 10 years. Michale is now my family photographer :)
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    I absolutely loved working with Michale. We were in constant communication from the moment I first contacted her up to when we received our photos of the wedding. She was very responsive and willing to meet at our convenience. She catered to everything we wanted done and was very professional the wedding day. Our bridal party said that they liked working with her because she made them feel comfortable and not pose awkwardly. She was very proactive, personable and down to earth. The pictures are of excellent quality and we are currently having a hard time deciding on good ones to put into the album because they are all amazing and unique! I would absolutely recommend Mississippi Pearl to anyone for any event!
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    Where to start? I really can't say enough positive things about our experience. Michael was so helpful from the very beginning. She was very easy to communicate with..We frequently text and emailed one another. She would let me know when she had an idea for our wedding...it made us feel good that she was always thinking of us. She even created a Pinterest board for ideas and themes that related to our big day. She worked with me extensively on our timeline and had many great suggestions and ideas... So many things that hadn't occurred to me. She also had contacts for other vendors and questions I should be asking them. We were really pleased with all of our pictures and for the great work that she does. She is reasonably priced compared to many others. Overall, we were thrilled. She went above and beyond, I definitely recommend her! We can't wait to use her services in the future.
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    Michale was very fun to work with and made my day a lot less stressful.
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    Adam Sent on 07/20/2011
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    I really thought that Michale was very professinal about how she was doing the photos. She did a great job
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    Mel Sent on 06/04/2018
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    Highly recommend Mississippi Pearl, such a great experience.
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    Madeline Sent on 03/18/2015
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    Michale and her team were wonderful to work with on our wedding day! The photos they took were beautiful and represent our day perfectly. Michale really has an eye for tasteful and timeless photos. We ordered a package that included a leather bound, photo album designed by Michale. Friends and family agree that it is one of the nicest quality professional albums they have seen. I would highly recommend Mississippi Pearl Photography for your special day!
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    Anderson June 2024 Wedding

    Michale is so easy to work with! She came the day of the wedding and was 100% focused on capturing our best moments, furthermore, making sure my husband and I were taken care of. She had so many ideas and made photos so easy. We had a very large wedding party, as well as a large family. Michale took charge and made sure we got all of the photos we wanted, plus some! We are very pleased with Michale's work and can not wait to see the final products. We know our love was captured well from the little bits we've seen. I can not wait to display her work in our house.
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    Above and Beyond!

    Michale went above and beyond as a vendor on our big day. Not only was she our photographer, but she helped get me in touch with many of the local vendors I used on our big day. She was always available and responsive. She clearly cared about the big picture (pun intended)! Lastly, she kept our very busy 2 day wedding on schedule and was flexible in helping when things didn't always move according to plan. 10/10 would recommend Michale!!
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    Michale is amazing!!

    Michale was so wonderful to work with! She hyped us up the whole day, was great with accommodating any and all requests, and had great photo ideas. The style of editing is just what we wanted. We couldn’t have asked for a better photographer!
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    I absolutely love how my senior pictures turned out, michale was very flexible with locations and accommodated to my preferences!
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